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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

11

Tragic Auto Wreck Claims Two Lives In Dillon

A Friday night car crash on Jantic street near Dillon left Miss Barbara Lee Hayes and Donald Joseph Laden dead. The sedan skidded 100 feet before striking a tree, injuring four others who were taken to Barrett hospital. Laden, born February 25, 1926, served in the Asiatic Pacific and received multiple medals. Hayes, born May 11, 1932, was active in local groups. Funeral services were held for both, with rites at St. Rose Catholic church and Brundage chapel respectively.

Jantic Street Laden Miss Benson Murray Laden Donald Keith McNeil Poe John Freth George L. Routledge Donald Joseph Laden John Laden John ‘Laden Dillon Beaverhead County 91St Field Hospital Corps Philippines Okinawa Japan Holgar Carlson Harry French John A. Laden Thomas Laden Rose Keenan Rose Heavey Ralph Mountain View Barbara Lee Hayes Order of the Rainbow Andrew Hayes George Lavelle Butte Marvin Carl Knoll

Beaverhead County Board Proceedings February 1948 Actions

The February 3 1948 Beaverhead County Board meeting approved last minutes and authorized destruction of worthless papers. Sales awarded for truck and calculator with bids of 180 and 201. February 4 regular welfare session reviewed old age aid and dependent children cases and adjourned to the February 10 special session to discuss taxable valuations with city officials. County farm quarterly report shows livestock and income. farm monthly report records inmates and changes. payrolls listed.

Beaverhead Parke T. Scott Paul Stahl, Jr C. W. Buckingham John Krause Pioneer ‘Machinery Company County Board of Public Welfare Com. Parke T. Scott Mary Daughtery Jensen Ted Sivalon Board of Welfare Leonard Schulz Clarence Baril Dillon Dave Williams County Farm Quarterly

Louanna Lyons Visits Pocatello Early Last Week

Louanna Lyons traveled to Pocatello for a short visit during the early part of the week indicating a temporary stay with local acquaintances.

Louanna Lyons Pocatello

Beaver Lodge to Be Popular Spot During District 16 Tournament

Beaver Lodge at the high school offers entertainment for out-of-town guests during District 16 basketball tournament. Open between sessions and after games, hot lunches served Thursday through Saturday from noon to 1 30 PM. Home economics students, overseen by Mrs. Helen Andrus, prepare special dishes. A Legion auxiliary committee, chaired by Mrs. Ben Davis, coordinates snack bar staff and volunteers. Renovation of rec center furniture also noted.

Beaver Lodge Helen Andrus Ben Davis American Legion Auxiliary Earl Allen Harry J. Martin H. H. Hendren Ruby Brown Paul Stahl Luther Smith C. J. Horren Jack McLaren Jules Wenger W. M. Camp John Wolf Dale Lessey Phil Guidici Carl Giudici Frank Tyro Lambert Eliel W. W. Hawkins Lowell Martinell Park Scott G. L. Whitworth

McCrackens Visit Anaconda for Ski Jumping Meet

Mr and Mrs T Lee McCracken and their son Dick spent last week in Anaconda. Dick McCracken finished second in the B class at the NRSMA ski jumping meet.

T. Lee McCracken Anaconda

Normal Bulldogs Fall to Rocky Mountain in Close Narrow Victory

Normal hosts Rocky Mountain from Billings and leads early but the visitors surge to a 52-51 win as the score tightens late. Walt Anderson scores 15 for Normal. Bob Howard injures a sprained ankle. Whitehall Jayvees beat Normal 39-38 in a preliminary.

Bulldogs Rocky Mountain Quint Billings Invaders Walt Anderson Normal Bob Howard Whitehall Jayvees M. Johnson Johnson Howard Anderson Harrison G Owe Rocky Mountain Schwend Clowns Twin Bridges High

Aged Section Hand Dies This Morning

Reptie Garcia 79, longtime Beaverhead County resident, died at Barrett hospital after exposure while attempting to reach a cafe from his Armstead cabin last Tuesday night. Born February 2 1869 in Benchama New Mexico, he worked for the Union Pacific as a section hand before retiring and living on a railroad pension in Armstead. No immediate survivors are known beyond cousins in New Mexico.

Reptie Garcia Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Armstead Benchama New Mexico Union Pacific Railroad

Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Illian Henneberry

Mrs Illian Henneberry hosted a Wednesday 1 30 luncheon at her apartment on South Washington Street for a local club gathering.

MLM Illian Henneberry South Washington Street

Torrid Tourney Opens with All Teams Raring

The district hosts a college gym tournament with coaches including Dillon Jim Taylor Whitehall Hiney Lund and others. Events run Friday and Saturday nights with dances and Beaver Lodge open afternoons. The B C H S band and twirlers perform during intermissions. Ticket sales are led by J Bierrum with ushers from local groups. Trophies will be awarded after finals Saturday night.

Colege Dillon Jim Taylor Whitehall Hiney Lund Boulder M. Anderson Ennis M. J. Hickey Sheridan Alve Thomas Anaconda Central Pat McCarthy Harrison W. E. Schleder Lima L. Mullany Virginia City D. W. Kisling Twin Bridges W. L. Bobles Beaver Lodge B C.H.S Fred Honeychurch L. J. Mullany J. Bierrum Ellis Archie Green Don Wheat Monte Kamps Kiwanis Ed Donovan Wayne Meyers Joe Mulkey Ed Stein Phillip Lovell American Legion Vivian Thomas Luther Smith Bill Tait Burt Stephens Rotary Ralph Stowell Fred Bridenstine Henry Mikkelson Fred Waldorf J. M. Hunter R. D. Curry

Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing Returns From Billings Visit

Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing came back Thursday after two months in Billings visiting her son Ralph Cushing and daughter in law.

Lorenzo Cushing Billings Ralph Cushing

Mrs John Williams of Lima Visits Dillon On Friday

Mrs John Williams of Lima spent Friday in Dillon visiting friends and attending local events.

John Williams of Lima Dillon

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